EV Charging Cost in Kentucky: 14.88¢ per kWh

▼ 22% below US average
Residential electricity in Kentucky costs 14.88¢/kWh (March 2026), the 17th cheapest of all 50 states and DC. A full 60 kWh EV charge costs about $8.93 — roughly 25% more than North Dakota, the cheapest state at 11.95¢/kWh.

Latest EIA data: March 2026 Published May 24, 2026 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

14.88¢
per kWh ▲ 10.88% MoM
$8.93
Full 60 kWh charge
4.3¢
Cost per mile
$1,170
Annual savings vs gas*

Kentucky Electricity Price Trend (24 Months)

12¢ 14¢ 16¢ 18¢ 20¢ Apr '24Oct '24Apr '25Oct '25Mar '26 14.88¢
Kentucky US average

Charging Cost by Battery Size in Kentucky

Battery Example EV Est. range Full charge (0–100%)
40 kWh Nissan Leaf 140 mi $5.95
60 kWh Typical EV 210 mi $8.93
80 kWh Tesla Model 3 LR 280 mi $11.90
100 kWh Tesla Model S 350 mi $14.88

Estimated range and charge cost assume 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency at Kentucky's 14.88¢/kWh residential rate. *Annual savings assumes 1,000 miles/month vs a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon.

Over the past year, electricity in Kentucky has increased 12.73%, from 13.2¢ to 14.88¢ per kWh.

Compare Kentucky to Neighboring States

Illinois
18.86¢/kWh
27% more expensive
Indiana
17.85¢/kWh
20% more expensive
Missouri
13.44¢/kWh
10% cheaper
Ohio
18.78¢/kWh
26% more expensive
Tennessee
15.08¢/kWh
1% more expensive
Virginia
17.05¢/kWh
15% more expensive
West Virginia
16.37¢/kWh
10% more expensive

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electricity cost in Kentucky?

Residential electricity in Kentucky costs 14.88¢/kWh as of March 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 22% below the US average of 19.16¢/kWh, ranking Kentucky the 17th cheapest of all 50 states and DC.

How much does it cost to charge an EV in Kentucky?

At 14.88¢/kWh, a full 0–100% charge costs about $5.95 for a 40 kWh battery, $8.93 for a typical 60 kWh EV, and $14.88 for a 100 kWh battery. That works out to roughly 4.3¢ per mile of driving.

Is it cheaper to drive an EV than a gas car in Kentucky?

Yes. Driving 1,000 miles a month on electricity in Kentucky costs about $510 a year, versus roughly $1,680 for a 25 MPG gas car at $3.50/gallon — an annual saving of about $1,170.

Electricity price from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (Form EIA-861), March 2026.